Wednesday, August 22, 2018

NEWS FROM STATE SENATOR GUSTAVO RIVERA


THIS FRIDAY: SENATOR RIVERA HOSTS HIS FIRST BACK-TO-SCHOOL CELEBRATION AT CROTONA PARK!
With the start of the new school year quickly approaching, State Senator Gustavo Rivera will host three Back to School events on Friday, August 24Tuesday, August 28 and Friday, August 31 at Crotona Park, Saint James Park and Tremont Park respectively.
The three events, part of Senator Rivera's Bronx CAN Health Initiative, will offer families in Senate District 33 an afternoon filled with free backpacks, fun activities and free health screenings. The number of backpacks is limited and they will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Children between 5 and 13 years old must be present and in the company of an adult while youths between the ages of 14 and 18, do not need a parent present.
SCHEDULE OF BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS:

1) Back To School Event at Crotona Park

Who: State Senator Gustavo Rivera

When: Friday, August 24, 2018
            3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Where: Crotona Park (Bathgate Playground on E 173rd Street and Fulton Avenue)

2) Back To School Event at Saint James Park

Who: State Senator Gustavo Rivera

When: Tuesday, August 28, 2018
            3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Where: St. James Park (entrance on Jerome Avenue and W 192nd Street)

3) Back To School Event at Tremont Park

Who: State Senator Gustavo Rivera, Assembly Member Victor M. Pichardo, and              Council Member Ritchie Torres.

When: Friday, August 31, 2018
            3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Where: Tremont Park (corner of E Tremont Avenue and Arthur Avenue)

**This event is free and open to the public. Participating organizations include Hispanic Federation, Kars for Kids, VIP Community Services, Union Community Health Center, Bronx Care Health System, 32BJ, DC37, the New York City Police Department 52nd Precinct, the New York City Police Department 52nd Precinct, the New York City Police Department 48th Precinct Explorers Program, Bronx Community Board 6, Bronx Community Board 7, NAC, North West Bronx Community Clergy Coalition -Sistas and Brothas United. 

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